A European-Japanese study on peach allergy: IgE to Pru p 7 associates with severity.

Background: Pru p 3 and Pru p 7 have been implicated as risk factors for severe peach allergy. This study aimed to establish sensitization patterns to five peach components across Europe and in Japan, to explore their relation to pollen and foods and to predict symptom severity.

Methods: In twelve European (EuroPrevall project) and one Japanese outpatient clinic, a standardized clinical evaluation was conducted in 1231 patients who reported symptoms to peach and/or were sensitized to peach.

Acute juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris: a case report after mononucleosis infection.

A 24-year-old male boy presented dermatosis which first appeared acutely after an infection at age 17. Clinical and histopathologic examinations were consistent with a diagnosis of juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris type III. Treatment with UVB narrow-band led to complete resolution of the dermatitis within 1 year.